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Mia POV.
It had been one week, and tonight was the night of the ball. Thankfully, Finn had been conversing with all of us making sure we were kept in the loop though Elijah and Klaus still made sure he was on our side by spying on him and he hadn't informed their mother.
She had tried talking to me many times but usually Kol or one of the others managed to save me from the conversations I'm sure I would not like to be a part of.
Currently I was sitting in my room getting ready, Rebekah (in the room next to mine) was getting ready also while the boys were having last minute checks on their tuxedos. I had curled my hair into almost doll-like ringlets and pinned the right side back with a silver rose and diamond barrette.
Rebekah had been generous and done my make up for me as an I quote 'You can't tell the difference between blush and eyeshadow and you think I'm letting you do your own makeup?' Charming huh?
Anyway, she had added some golden shimmer around my neck and sides of my face and mixed gold and red to use as a subtle metallic blush which she also sprinkled over my chest which made me blush at the time, but now I look in the mirror I do look quite pretty.
My eyes had been framed in thick mascara and a thin line of black eyeliner. For eye shadow she had done a gold and brown infused smoky eye effect making my eyes look enchanting and exotic. And she decided at the last minute to gloss my lips in a light pink strawberry flavored gloss which completed my angelic look.
And finally, my dress. I was wearing a floor length gown, it was tightly corseted at the top with thick ribbons up the back, the skirt of the dress descended from my hips in a beautiful almost floating fabric with a few layers each rimmed with delicate lace and the odd few diamonds hanging from the swirls of the lace.
The dress itself Rebekah assisted in picking out, saying it would look perfect on me and it did. The color was pure white with gold floral patterns unfusing with diamond studs on the bodice and on the longest layer of fabric on the skirt. My shoes were white heels (only about two inches high) with a diamond strap wrapping around the ankle and finally jewelry.
I was wearing a pair of white gold chandelier earrings which Kol got me a day or so ago for this ball along with a matching necklace which fell to the hollow of my throat.
The best part is, the only one who has seen me was Rebekah and though Kol has been desperate to see my dress I made him wait because I knew that tonight was it.
We had been on a date almost every night the past week and grown insanely close, while we hadn't had sex yet he slept in my bed everynight to the point we discussed him moving into my room. He already had some clothes in the wardrobe and some of his things were dotted randomly around the room like his phone charger, a couple of books and other various items.
"Mia, you ready?" Rebekah asked knocking on the door before entering at my permission.
"Wow...you look beautiful!" She said almost giggling at me, we had grown closer and were almost sisters now, we shared secrets and went shopping almost every day after school - though mostly to get things for this ball but I don't think it would change.
"Thank you, you look amazing as well!" I said gaping at her dress, while she had helped me with mine I wasn't allowed to see hers.
She was wearing a mermaid style dress in a forest green tone. Her hair had been straightened and held back with a diamond alice band. She had on large crystal earrings which just shy reached her shoulders and a diamond bangle around her left wrist.
"I know, '' she said grinning as she checked me over while playing with a couple of my curls so they weren't so tight before announcing it was time.
Together we left my room as I made sure Cotton was ok sleeping in my bed before closing and locking the door in case anyone got too nosy.
"Ready for this? It is your first ball right?" She asked as we made our wall along the balcony styled hall as we reached the stairs.
"Yeah, I went to one before but it wasn't really a ball, just a fundraiser thing thrown by the Lockwoods and it was nowhere near this grand or beautiful.
I said breathless as I saw the hundreds of twinkle lights, waiters ready to entertain, the small band of classical music players and then there was Klaus and Elijah strolling around making sure everything was perfect before the large front door was opened and the Lockwoods entered followed by others.
It had started.
The music began in a lulling tune and the waiters offered champagne to the incoming guests. A arm wrapped itself around my waist, jumping. I instantly relaxed at recognizing the scent of Kol. Spinning me around he placed a gentle kiss on my glossy pink lips as I pecked him back making sure I wove my arms around his waist as he released my lips.
"You look so beautiful my darling..." He murmured softly in my ear, chuckling as I blushed.
"Kol, Mia don't remember you can't just be focused on one another" A amused Klaus said as he passed us to see Caroline.
Grinning I pulled away and snickered at his pout, murmuring to come on he reluctantly left his arm around my waist as we mingled.
When we reached Sheriff Forbes and Damon Kol made me snicker as he blatantly announced he doesn't stand out. Grinning, I parted from them and went to see Caroline who was sipping a cocktail.
"Hey, you look beautiful!" I said smiling to her as she smiled back thanking me and saying I did too.
"How was your talk with Klaus?" I asked, I knew she liked him but she needed a nudge.
"Good, I mean. I don't know!" She puffed down the rest of her drink.
"You know you like him and he isn't that bad, you said it yourself remember when you tried explaining it to your mum that everyone deserves a chance so why is Klaus any different?" I said leaning gently against the bar as she mimicked me now with a new drink.
"He killed Jenna, and ...and " Sighing she nodded. "I guess I could give him a chance, I mean we are never going to get anywhere if we keep fighting him anyway and he did save my life..." She announced with her thinking face on.
"Caroline I just want to say, though you all think he is this big bad guy, he has helped me, saved my life and is letting me live here. He saved my life Caroline, we both know that Damon and the rest wouldn't extend the same courtesy. There is a lot more to him than what you think, and he does really like it. More than you know, all I'm saying is give him a chance, give him go. The worst that could happen is that you choose to leave things as they are, he already told me that he can't picture hurting you." I said, grasping a glass of champagne from a passing server.
"You're right... Where is he?" She asked after a few moments of silence.
"I'm not sure, won't be far." I said smiling before grinning at seeing the smiling Klaus on the other side of the room.
"I will tell him to meet you after the toast, you can share a dance then get to know one another if you want?" I asked now knowing Klaus was listening in though I could see Elijah gathering the other siblings getting ready to make the toast.
"Thank you, that would be nice." She said smiling before I was grasped by Kol and pulled to the front and top of the grand staircase as the music dimmed.
"Whenever the family gets together, we always see fit to celebrate with a ball. This is to remember the good old times, and the amazing new ones and ones yet to come. To my family! Now if you please follow us to the ballroom, we will celebrate the evening with the waltz." Elijah said, smiling as we all took a sip of champagne before following the music.
We danced around in silence, as Kol kissed my neck or cheek every few seconds I knew we were happier than I could ever imagine. I watched while grinning as Klaus and Caroline danced and I couldn't help but sigh happily as they walked away together instead of swapping partners.
Me and Kol kissed in parting as I was spun into Elijah's arms.
"Hello Mia, you look lovely - how's your evening so far?" He asked, smiling.
"It's ok, nice speech by the way! and you look handsome" I said, returning the smile as we twisted to the music.
Chuckling he thanked me and we made general small talk before excusing himself, it was only a second before I was swept into another dance with none other than the infamous Damon Salvatore.
"Hello traiter. You've been sleeping with the enemy for a long time?" He hissed as he clenched his hand around mine.
"I am not a traiter, you and I were never friends and you have no idea about anything. You always go head first without thinking and that will be your downfall" I snapped before moaning as his hand began cracking the bone in my hand.
"You better let go of her now or you won't leave this house alive!" Rebekah spat as she magically emerged behind me grabbing the hand he was using to almost crush my own and snapping it at the wrist.
Releasing my hand Kol appeared next to me and wrapped his arms around me murmering apologies all while almost murdering Damon with his eyes before Klaus appeared next to us with his arm looped with Carolines who was smiling and blushing.
"I think we all need to talk, Damon grabs the doppelganger and the other scooby crew and meets Elijah at the door we all need to talk." Klaus said, his eyes flaming.
"Why should I?" Damon snarked back before groaning as Rebekah twisted his already snapped wrist, crumbling the bones.
"Because I told you to." Klaus growled before leading the rest of us to the gardens.
We awaited in silence as the scoobys approached.
"CAROLINE!" Elena shrieked at seeing her and Klaus emerged in one another.
"Yes?" She asked slighting withdrawing from Klaus, enough to make him frown.
"What are you doing with HIM?!" She flamed as Klaus growled.
"We... we got to talking and he is actually nice, I like him Elena..." she murmured a little shy of admitting it to such a large and frankly judgemental group of her 'friends'.
"But he has hunted us all! Was going to sacrifice you! Had you poisoned! Killed me AND Jenna!" She began as Caroline looked to her feet, making me frown.
"Oh shut up Elena!" I snipped it was no secret we disliked each other but if Caroline and Klaus like one another that is nothing to do with her, and I won't have her hurting her 'best friend' because she is too childish to actually try to understand her own friend.
"It has nothing to do with you! You are no better! You should both know they are using you to get to me!" She growled.
That was it.
"Elena. Say Caroline is your friend? Then act like it, yes Klaus has done horrible things, but he saved her life, he never hunted you all only went after you and I know that if you had acted a little more mature then he would have made a deal with you but instead you had your two... boy toys play dominance over your life when you don't deserve it. You are worse than Katherine, because at least she is honest about being a stuck up bitch! Klaus has saved me when you wouldn't blink an eye and I know for a fact that if Klaus wanted to get to you he wouldn't bother with us for one we hate each other, and Caroline? Why if he wanted to get to you he could just kill Stefan and Damon!" I hissed as Stefan and Damon growled and each took one step towards me.
Klaus and Kol growled when they aimed towards me, hesitating their approach and instead decided to stand next to Elena and glare at me as the cow looked enraged at me before snapping: "What is this about?!"
The music raised as we conversed about the plan.
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